University Management

Overview

This timely book explores how today's universities navigate a rapidly changing world shaped by globalisation, digital transformation and shifting student expectations. Combining theory with practical insights, the book reveals how institutions develop tailored strategies to remain relevant, inclusive and innovative.

Case Studies and Challenges

Drawing on case studies from diverse settings, expert contributors assess the key challenges higher education institutions face and highlight how universities tailor strategies based on local, national and global dynamics. Example topics include funding pressures, quality assurance checks, internationalisation, technological developments and environmental sustainability.

Decision-Making and Resilience

Chapters visualise how universities make decisions, balance competing priorities and build resilience. Ultimately, this book fosters forward-looking thinking, helping readers understand and anticipate emerging trends and challenges in higher education.

Intended Audience

University Management is a valuable resource for university leaders and senior administrators, as well as higher education policy-makers and consultants, seeking conceptual frameworks and strategies for managing institutions in times of transformation. Researchers, scholars and students in education studies interested in the challenges universities face will also benefit from the discourse on university governance in this book.